Most computer programs do not "like" the symbol. As a rule always type it out unless the clien
Posted By: MT50 on 2008-01-02
In Reply to: When is it appropriate to use the degree sign or actually type out the word degrees? - sm
Subject: Most computer programs do not "like" the symbol. As a rule always type it out unless the client states otherwise.
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Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Subject: Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Also, what is the correct way to type x-ray? X-ray??
I write it out. A lot of programs MTSOs use
Subject: I write it out. A lot of programs MTSOs use
do not take the "special" symbols, only the common ones.
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Subject: On my computer, nothing is highlighted. What are you asking?
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Subject: I need an opinion on the best medical dictation to put on my computer. I am starting a part-time
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It sounds like you have a computer virus. I work out of Word 2003 and have never experienced
Subject: It sounds like you have a computer virus. I work out of Word 2003 and have never experienced
that before. Do you current up-to-date anti-virus programs on your computer? You may want to check that out, or better yet, call a computer shop nearby and ask their advice. Once I had over 70 viruses on my computer, and had to have the entire hard drive wiped out and everything put back in. Once it gets that infected, you have to basically start over, and it would do really weird things like you are describing.
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Subject: Computer stutter :) - only found ruler markings used for corneal surgery not for blepharoplasty, sorry!
Need symbol for V (dot) O2..sm
Subject: Need symbol for V (dot) O2..sm
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I use (-) symbol.
Subject: I use (-) symbol.
should you put a degree symbol...
Subject: should you put a degree symbol...
when transcribing temperatures? i.e., temperature was 100 (degree symbol?)
or write out the word, degrees?
TIA
I have my own accounts and they want the symbol.
Subject: I have my own accounts and they want the symbol.
They could care less what BOS has to say.
degree symbol
Subject: degree symbol
I use Word and I have no idea how to get the degree symbol. Does anyone know how to do that?
You can go to Insert, symbol to do it the
Subject: You can go to Insert, symbol to do it the
long way around and then make your own macro to automatically do it. However, most platforms will not accept anything other than basic symbols. Best bet is to just spell it out.
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Subject: Chemical symbol
Actually none of the above. KCl is the chemical symbol or abbreviation for potassium chloride, K for potassium and Cl for Chlorine (or chloride ion) as seen on the Periodic Table. Kay Ciel is one of many brand name of potassium chloride.
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Does anyone know what the division symbol, the dot line dot, like on calculators means in medical symbols? I cannot for the life of me remember if it's divide or something else! TIA
That should be Ƌ.1'...don't know where that weird symbol came from...nm
Subject: That should be Ƌ.1'...don't know where that weird symbol came from...nm
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what in the world is that symbol? Should be 0 nm
Subject: what in the world is that symbol? Should be 0 nm
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Per AAMT BOS 2 don't use "u" symbol
Subject: Per AAMT BOS 2 don't use "u" symbol
for "micro" measurements because it can be misread. It is on their list of Dangerous Abbreviations. Recommends "mcg" (unless client instructions specify other).
Should not use symbol degree in orthopedics
Subject: Should not use symbol degree in orthopedics
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Subject: IF this has to do with fertility, then use the numerical symbol Ŕ" (zero) nm
just 'fiber'? what's the symbol after it in your post?
Subject: just 'fiber'? what's the symbol after it in your post?
It looks like you have a symbol or some character that didn't convert in your post right after 'fiber'
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Again depends on account; don't think MQ ever uses the symbol. nm
Subject: Again depends on account; don't think MQ ever uses the symbol. nm
nm.
The division symbol on a calculator is: /
Subject: The division symbol on a calculator is: /
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Subject: Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
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What the?? That should be 3M 1000 Steri-Drape (don't know what the symbol is)(nm)
Subject: What the?? That should be 3M 1000 Steri-Drape (don't know what the symbol is)(nm)
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Thanks! My memory is faulty and I thought it was for the symbol itself.
Subject: Thanks! My memory is faulty and I thought it was for the symbol itself.
It would just be "ug" - u stands for the symbol for the Greek letter mu, but (sm)
Subject: It would just be "ug" - u stands for the symbol for the Greek letter mu, but (sm)
I don't think that is commonly used anymore.
the rule is ....
Subject: the rule is ....
... x2 ....2 times
If the "times" comes before the number use the x (no space). If the "times" comes after use the word.
don't know if there is a rule but....
Subject: don't know if there is a rule but....
I think if you would substitute "bilateral" (mentally) and say "both" you might have a better idea how to say it. Like would it sound better iff you said "both hand" or "both hands." To me bilateral hands sounds better. But again, I don't know if there is actually a rule. I looked for an answer in "style Guide for Medical Transcription" (Tessier and Pitman) and couldn't find an answer.
I think if you wrote what the doctor said ....you can't go wrong there either. Good luck!.
What is the rule now for cc?
Subject: What is the rule now for cc?
should we put mL or what the doc says as cc? I got so beat up over this one time with a different company I worked for; however, I am with a wonderful new company and want to make sure I am typing it correctly.
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Does anybody know a rule regarding
Subject: Does anybody know a rule regarding
to para or not to para, that is the question..... okay, so that was dumb, but so many words are not actually in the dictionary.... is there a rule regarding when to use peri as opposed to para ??? sometimes I'm confused.
As a rule yes, but not always
Subject: As a rule yes, but not always
I find way too many exceptions to that rule so I always look them all up the first time and add them to my ever-growing list. I wish there was a list out there somewhere with most of them already catagorized for us.
cannot rule out?
Subject: cannot rule out?
Is this a new rule????
Subject: Is this a new rule????
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maybe saying rule out again? nm
Subject: maybe saying rule out again? nm
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I'm all yours - you rule! :) :) :) :) - nm
Subject: I'm all yours - you rule! :) :) :) :) - nm
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I'm all yours - you rule! :) :) :) :) - nm
Subject: I'm all yours - you rule! :) :) :) :) - nm
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RULE OF THUMB
Subject: RULE OF THUMB
basic guideline is:
if you have a credible reference, spell it whichever way the reference spells it.
you should never be counted off for it, as long as the reference is credible. if you are, it is a valid challenge to assert.
rule out meds?
Subject: rule out meds?
He will bring all his medications with him so I can review them and rule out all his medications.
The pt is confused about what meds he is taking.
apostrophe AMT rule
Subject: apostrophe AMT rule
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HMMMM. Can't rule it out. Tks. nm
Subject: HMMMM. Can't rule it out. Tks. nm
AAMT rule
Subject: AAMT rule
Just getting back into MT after a long hiatus and can't remember the rules when typing numbers. Is it okay to separate number values by commas, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.? (pathetic, I know.) TIA!
I use rule of 2-3 min. per dictated min. (nm)
Subject: I use rule of 2-3 min. per dictated min. (nm)
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